frailty
Which of the following is not part of the frailty 5
Feelings
Farmacy
Flow
Function and Falls
Field of view
Fitness
Fitness
True or false
Frailty is a static syndrome defined by a decreased capacity to maintain homeostasis
False, it is dynamic
Name something that can happen if frailty is not addressed (4)
1. Falls
2. Preventable ER visits
3. Preventable LTC admissions
4. Preventable deaths
What is the cumulative deficit model?
The idea that physiologic reserve and frailty severity increases as age related deficits accumulate
Which scale focuses on mobility, balance, use of walking aids and the abilities to eat, dress, shop cook and bank
the clinical frailty scale